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H.R. 5865

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To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require a court adjudication before certain veterans may be denied the right to possess a firearm, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · April 22, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
April 22, 2008
Cosponsors (6)
0D 6R
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Amends the federal criminal code to require an adjudication by a federal or state court before a veteran with an honorable discharge can be prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm based upon a determination that such veteran is mentally defective or has been committed to a mental institution.

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